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Add 30/56 and 80/75

1^st number: 30/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

30/56 + 80/75 is 673/420.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   30/56 = 30 × 75/56 × 75 = 2250/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   80/75 = 80 × 56/75 × 56 = 4480/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/4200 + 4480/4200 = 2250 + 4480/4200 = 6730/4200
5. 6730/4200 simplified gives 673/420
6. So, 30/56 + 80/75 = 673/420
   In mixed form: 1253/420

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